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Seen (Kreis 3)

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe

About Seen (Kreis 3)

Seen (Kreis 3) is worth a stop: 25km from Rhine Falls.

Seen (Kreis 3) is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 15,434, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seen (Kreis 3) sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Seen (Kreis 3) to your route.

About Seen (Kreis 3)

Seen (German pronunciation: [ˈzeːən] ) is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number 3. The district comprises the quarters Waser, Büelwiesen, Waldegg, Ganzenbühl, Sonnenberg, Ricketwil, Oberseen, Gotzenwil, Eidberg, Iberg and Sennhof. Seen was formerly a municipality of its own, but was

Read more incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.

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Seen (Kreis 3) is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4765 latitude, 8.7700 longitude.

What is the population of Seen (Kreis 3)?

Seen (Kreis 3) has a population of approximately 15,434 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
15,434
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Zurich
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.4765, 8.7700

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Seen (Kreis 3)

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zürich Zoo

Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Zürich Old Town & Lake

Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.

21 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Rhine Falls

Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.

25 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Sattelegg Pass

A low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Mainau Island

A Mediterranean flower island on Lake Constance bursts with palms, butterfly house and a baroque palace garden.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Meersburg Castle

Germany's oldest inhabited castle overlooks Lake Constance from a vineyard terrace in a charming medieval old town.

45 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Autobau Erlebniswelt

Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Schwägalp Pass

The road under the north face of the Säntis, ending at the cable car station. Green alpine pasture country rather than high rock.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Seen (Kreis 3)

  • 39 kmSattelegg PassA low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
  • 48 kmSchwägalp PassThe road under the north face of the Säntis, ending at the cable car station. Green alpine pasture country rather than high rock.
  • 51 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 51 kmIbergeregg PassA modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.
  • 55 kmPragel PassA narrow, steep pass linking the Muotatal to the Klöntal, closed to through traffic on Sundays and barred to coaches. One of the quietest genuinely wild roads in central Switzerland.
  • 59 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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